Malfunction forces flight back to O'Hare

December 16, 2008

The left landing gear failed on a United Express flight from Chicago to South Bend, forcing the aircraft to turn back to O'Hare International Airport late Monday.

United spokeswoman Megan McCarthy said early this morning that no one was injured when the flight left Chicago late Monday. McCarthy said United Express flight 7164 operated by Mesa Airlines had to turn around shortly after take off when its landing gear indicator light alerted.

She said the aircraft landed safely but, "it did not come to rest on all of its wheels."

There were 28 passengers on board, not including two pilots and two flight attendants. McCarthy said all passengers were accommodated on another flight to South Bend.